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The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)

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93. THE MORNING BRIGHTNESS<br />

An early Meccan sura addressed to the Prophet, to reassure him, when he had<br />

not received revelation for some time, that his Lord had not forsaken him.<br />

In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy<br />

1 By the morning brightness 2 and by the night when it grows still,<br />

3 your Lord has not forsaken you [Prophet], nor does He hate<br />

you, 4 and the future will be better for you than the past; 5 your<br />

Lord is sure to give you so much that you will be well satisfied.<br />

6 Did He not find you an orphan and shelter you? 7 Did He not find<br />

you lost and guide you? 8 Did He not find you in need and make you<br />

self-sufficient?<br />

9 So do not be harsh with the orphan 10 and do not chide the one<br />

who asks for help; 11 talk about the blessings of your Lord.

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